A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in direction of artillery fire, target acquisition, operation of field artillery, operation of radar equipment, and operation of survey and fire direction equipment incident to control of artillery fire and naval gunfire. Respnsibilities include:

• Prepares field orders, training, and status reports, and intelligence reports.
• Advises superior on assignments, promotions, and other matters related to troop welfare.
• Prepares schedule for unit training.
• Conducts classes on unit drill, military courtesy, and similar subjects.
• Assists supervisor on inspection tour of artillery units, and prepares notes on discrepancies found.
• Initiates corrective action to correct discrepancies.